Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Panasonic FH27

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was announced 2 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 330 HS scores against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has exterior measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 330 HS and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 330 HS and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 330 HS and FH27.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.